Ann Harrell and Lynn Webb filed their notice of candidacy last week to have their names placed on the Nov. 8 ballot as Independent candidates. Webb will challenge Gayle Anderson for Early County Clerk of Court. More...

Early County High student schedules can be picked up in the front office beginning July 11, Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Friday 10 a.m. to 12 noon. All changes MUST be made BEFORE the first day of school. More...

The Blakely Rotary Club held a recent luncheon meeting at Kolomoki State Park where the Friends of Kolomoki presented the program. The highlight of the program was special recognition of Brenda Wall by both the Friends and the Rotary Club.&nbsp More...

St. John The pastor and members of St. John Freewill Baptist Church, Sandy Bottom, are having their annual revival through July 8 at 7:30 p.m. nightly. The guest evangelist for the week is Pastor Charles McDonald. More...

Kindergarten can be a pivotal time in a young child's life. Although many kids attend preschool or receive guided learning at home, kindergarten marks students’ first official foray into the classroom. More...

Technology continues to evolve. With computers, tablets and smartphones, people of all ages are immersed in technology. According to the Pew Research Center, 56 percent of teens between the ages of 13 and 17 go online several times a day. More...

Advanced voting began Tuesday for the July 26 General Primary Non-Partisan Runoff Election which includes two nonpartisan Board of Education races. The runoff for BOE District 2 is between Brooks Carter and Reginald G. Hall. More...

There were several developments last week in the Pioneer Health Services bankruptcy. The judge overseeing the Pioneer Health Services bankruptcy appointed a restructuring officer June 27 who will have executive management responsibility for all More...

Parents are encouraged to participate in a School System Improvement Meeting July 14 at 6 p.m. in the ECMS Media Center at the Early County Middle School. ECSS is reviewing and revising Title I plans for the 2016-2017 School Year. More...

Mike Newberry was elected chairman of the Early County Development Authority June 22 at the inaugural meeting for two new members — Sam Hattaway and Eric Harris. Newberry replaces Olin Thompson as chairman. More...